Graham Gooch
Graham Alan Gooch
Born: 23 July 1953, Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, Essex
Major Teams: Essex, Western Province, England.
Known As: Graham Gooch
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
Test Debut: England v Australia at Birmingham, 1st Test, 1975
Latest Test: England v Australia at Perth, 5th Test, 1994/95
ODI Debut: England v West Indies at Scarborough, Prudential Trophy, 1976
Latest ODI: England v Australia at Melbourne, World Series, 1994/95
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1980
Career Statistics:
TESTS
(including 03/02/1995)
M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 118 215 6 8900 333 42.58 49.46 20 46 103 0
Balls M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling 2655 122 1069 23 46.47 3-39 0 0 115.4 2.41
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
(including 10/01/1995)
M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 125 122 6 4290 142 36.98 61.87 8 23 45 0
Balls M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ
Bowling 2066 26 1516 36 42.11 3-19 0 0 57.3 4.40
FIRST-CLASS
(1973 - 2000)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 581 990 75 44846 333 49.01 128 217 555 0
Balls M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling 18785 809 8457 246 34.37 7-14 3 0 76.3 2.70
LIST A LIMITED OVERS
(1973 - 1997)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 613 601 48 22211 198* 40.16 44 139 261 0
Balls R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ
Bowling 14368 9704 311 31.20 5-8 1 1 46.1 4.05
- Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS.
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After growing up in the East End of London, Graham Gooch rose through the ranks
at Essex, before debuting for England in the 1975 Ashes.
Gooch bagged a pair against some fierce bowling, and was relegated to the sidelines
for three years. After reminding the selectors with fine county displays, Gooch
was recalled, and was by 1982, an established member of the team.
He agreed to lead a rebel tour of apartheid South Africa and was
subsequently banned from international competition. Returning in 1985, Gooch
made decent scores, but it was not until later in his career that he excelled
and started to reap the rewards of his efforts. Appointed England captain
in 1990, Gooch found an extra gear, and enjoyed a new lease of life. He made
333 against India in the Lord's Test, as part of a world record match aggregate of 456.
However, many regard his innings the following summer at Headingley
facing the West Indian quicks as far superior. He carried his bat, making 154*
to lead his side to an historic 115 run victory. Fine first-class form continued
and his captaincy led England to the World Cup final. However, the intense fitness
regime he imposed on the side led to disputes, notably with Botham and Gower.
By 1993, when Gooch became the highest England run-scorer in history, his side's
Test form had slumped, and there was seen to be a need for new blood as he gave
up both the captaincy and his place in the side. Following
a return as a player to score 210 against the Kiwis in 1994, his form slumped
and he retired after a further ashes series.
Despite outstanding
county form in early 1995 and 1996, an international recall was not to be, and
Gooch settled for a selector's job shortly before retiring. Many
will remember Gooch for his characteristic high backlift, and proud moustache.
He is well regarded by current players as a coach, and contributed vast amounts
of runs to both club and country.
Gooch batted with an upright style, and characteristically lifted his bat into
the high backlift position well before the bowler's arm came over. this alowed
him to drive with a ful swing of the bat, and with great power. He was at his
best against quick bowling, but handled the spinners well despite a reluctance
to leave his crease. He would move well in front of his stumps in order to get
into line, which left him vulnerable to being caught in front when the ball
nipped back into him.
He was also a useful medium pace bowler, and worked hard on his fielding.
(ChrisP/DL)
Last Updated: Tuesday, 29-Oct-2002 23:25:09 GMT
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